The comedy tells a story involving various layers of love with particular attention to the relationship of Beatrice and Benedick who are trapped in a battle of wits keeping their true feelings for each other at a distance.

Performers include Elisabeth Athas playing Beatrice, Sarah Brandt as the Sexton & messenger, Lucas Chase as Conrad, John Dimit as Don John, Emily Ebertz as the watch, Michael Ehrecke as Leonato, Holly Fusco as Hero, Tyler Hagy as Don Pedro, Josh Harper as Dogberry, Miriam Harries as the watch & messenger, Kelly Harris as Ursula, Tim Komatsu as Claudio, Adrienne Kulzer as the watch, Max Lafontant as Verges, Bryce Muenchow as Benedick, Anna Murray as Borachio, Maggie Sulentic as Margaret, Abigail Wacholz as a priest and John Werner as Antonio.

Mark Muggli, Kristen Underwood and Robert Larson are co-directing. Tom Berger, technical director of the theatre, is designing the set and Lisa Lantz, an assistant professor of theatre, is working on costume design. Jeff Dintaman, professor of theatre, is in charge of lighting.

Students assisting include Alex Klyn as stage manager, Brett Steelman as rehearsal assistant, Ashley Wright as production manager, and Sydney Kjerstad, music coordinator.